Stuffed and Fried Shrimp with Pepper Jelly

Recipe: Stuffed and Fried Shrimp with Pepper Jelly | Hot and tasty - A kitchen workhorse and the foundation of many party Appetizers, Hors d'oeuvre, and SnacksRated 4.7 / 5 based on 11 reviews

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 35 min
Yield: 8 Serving

Nutrition facts:
240 calories
9 grams fat

Ingredients

12 pieces raw shrimp, tail off, 16 to 20 count

1 cup soft, white bread crumbs

2 tablespoons chopped anchovies

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons softened butter

1 cup rice flour

1/2 cup water -- (1/2 to 1)

Salt and pepper

HOT PEPPER JELLY SAUCE:

1/2 cup white wine

1/2 cup sherry vinegar

2 tablespoons hot sauce

2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced

1/2 cup hot pepper jelly

6 tablespoons softened butter

Salt

Directions

Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp. Mix all other ingredients thoroughly and taste for seasoning. Divide into 12 and stuff the back of each shrimp. Close shrimp and let chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat frying oil in a deep figur or Dutch oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together rice flour, water, salt, and pepper. Dip each shrimp into batter, letting excess drip off. Lower into frying oil and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from oil, drain, and serve with pepper jelly sauce.

HOT PEPPER JELLY SAUCE:
Place wine, vinegar, hot sauce, and shallots in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, then whisk in jelly. Over low heat, whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce is creamy in consistency. Taste for seasoning, add salt and adjust to taste by adding a little vinegar, jelly or hot sauce. Keep warm.